Jennifer Lopez has thanked her former husband, Marc Anthony, for making her feel secure with her singing voice. The “On The Floor” hit maker felt tormented for years as she doubted her musical talent …

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Jennifer Lopez has thanked her former husband, Marc Anthony, for making her feel secure with her singing voice.

The “On The Floor” hit maker felt tormented for years as she doubted her musical talent despite selling 70 million records, and it has now emerged her ex-husband helped her overcome her insecurities.

Lopez tells Cosmopolitan magazine, “The biggest insecurity I had was my singing, even though I had sold 70 million records. Marc helped me get over it. He kept telling me, ‘You’re the only one holding yourself back’. Gradually I realized this is not a fluke. I work my [bleep] off. And I know what I’m doing.”

Superstar Jennifer Lopez has her ex-husband, Marc Anthony, to thank for boosting her confidence as a singer in 2008 when she harbored serious doubts about her own abilities behind the microphone. The …

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Superstar Jennifer Lopez has her ex-husband, Marc Anthony, to thank for boosting her confidence as a singer in 2008 when she harbored serious doubts about her own abilities behind the microphone.

The “On The Floor” hit maker reveals she battled secret insecurities about her skills as a musician for years, until salsa star Anthony convinced her she was being too hard on herself.

She tells Cosmopolitan magazine, “The biggest insecurity I had was my singing. Even though I had sold 70 million records, there was this feeling like, ‘I’m not good at this.'”

“He kept telling me, ‘You’re the only one holding yourself back from reaching your full potential as a singer. You have to let go’… I was always so insecure and just kind of going along. Then I grew, little by little, and realized, ‘Wait a minute, this is not a fluke. I’m not a mistake – I work my ass off. And I know what I’m doing.'”

Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez was homeless as a teenager and slept on a couch in her dance studio before she landed her big break. The “On The Floor” hit maker has revealed her living situation …

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Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez was homeless as a teenager and slept on a couch in her dance studio before she landed her big break.

The “On The Floor” hit maker has revealed her living situation took a desperate turn when she moved out of her family home after arguing with her mother over her career choices when she was just 18.

However, Lopez’s gamble paid off and she went on to find fame on the TV show “In Living Color” as part of The Fly Girls dance troupe.

She tells W magazine, “My mom and I butted heads. I didn’t want to go to college, I wanted to try dance full-time. So she and I had a break. I started sleeping on the sofa in the dance studio. I was homeless, but I told her, ‘This is what I have to do’.

“A few months later, I landed a job dancing in Europe. When I got back, I booked In ‘Living Color.’ I became a Fly Girl and moved to L.A. It all happened in a year.”

Lopez was honored for her long-running entertainment career last month when she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles.

A representative for Jennifer Lopez has defended the singer after she came under fire from human rights activists for appearing at a birthday concert for the president of Turkmenistan on Saturday. The …

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A representative for Jennifer Lopez has defended the singer after she came under fire from human rights activists for appearing at a birthday concert for the president of Turkmenistan on Saturday.

The singer flew to the Central Asian nation to help Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov celebrate turning 56, and wished him a happy birthday after her performance.

Lopez was immediately criticized by bosses at the Human Rights Foundation, who maintain Berdymukhamedov oversees one of the most repressive regimes in the world.

Now Lopez’s publicist has spoken out in a bid to quell the backlash, insisting the concert was organized by executives at the China National Petroleum Corporation and was “not a government sponsored event or political in nature.”

The rep adds that the star was completely unaware of allegations of human rights abuse levied against Berdymukhamedov, adding, “The event was vetted by her representatives, had there been knowledge of human rights issues of any kind, Jennifer would not have attended.”

Jane Fonda and Pitbull joined the celebrities on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday as Jennifer Lopez unveiled the fabled sidewalk’s 2,500th star. The singer/actress fought back tears as she …

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HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 20: Actress/singer Jennifer Lopez is honored with the 2500th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on June 20, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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HOLLYWOOD, CA - Jennifer Lopez poses with Casper Smart as she is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame June 20, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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HOLLYWOOD, CA - Jennifer Lopez sits with her daughter Emme Maribel as she is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame June 20, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Jane Fonda and Pitbull joined the celebrities on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday as Jennifer Lopez unveiled the fabled sidewalk’s 2,500th star.

The singer/actress fought back tears as she listened to tributes from her “Monster-in-Law” co-star Fonda and pop pal Pitbull, as well as manager Benny Medina, director Gregory Nava and comedian Keenen Ivory Wayans, and then addressed thousands of fans who had gathered to witness the ceremony.

Lopez, wearing a white top and billowing coral skirt, was briefly left speechless as aides scurried to get her written induction speech to her and she kept halting her comments to utter, “I’m not gonna cry,” while fanning her face with her hand.

She said, “This all feels kinda surreal… I’m a lucky girl. My dream was always to entertain… I just wanted to be good at what I did.”

She then paid tribute to the women who inspired her: Bette Midler, Fonda, Rita Moreno and Sophia Loren, who unveiled the 2,000th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame back in 1994, before adding, “This landmark moment inspires me to work and dream bigger.”

Paying tribute to the actress/singer, her longtime manager Medina said, “Jenny From the Block has a new address… on the boulevard of dreams,” and called Lopez “the girl of my dreams, the princess of my fairytales.”

Meanwhile, Pitbull revealed he is a student of his friend and collaborator, stating, “I learn from her, I study her… I absorb and apply.”

He added, “She gets a star ’cause she shines like one.”

Fonda wrapped up the tributes by telling the crowd, “She should have an entire block of stars,” revealing that pretending to hate her in the film Monster-in-Law was “the hardest acting job I ever had,” and admitting they became fast friends on the set even though J.Lo “cut my eyebrow with her diamond ring.”

Lopez then posed by her new star with her famous friends, family members and twin children Emme and Max, who seemed reluctant to leave his mom’s side and kept trying to dash back into shot as the hitmaker posed alone by her plaque.

Jennifer Lopez and Alan Cumming were the toast of the 2013 amfAR Inspirational Gala on Thursday when they were feted for their tireless philanthropy efforts. Guests including Uma Thurman and Liza …

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Jennifer Lopez attends the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Designer Kenneth Cole and Jennifer Lopez attends the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) less

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Actress Uma Thurman attends the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Actress Uma Thurman attends the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Model Iman and designer Kenneth Cole attend the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) less

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: (L-R) Designer Kenneth Cole, Liza Minnelli and actor Alan Cumming performs during the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) less

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Singer Carly Rae Jepsen and designer Kenneth Cole attend the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) less

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Model Candice Swanepoel (L) and designer Olivier Theyskens attends the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Model Candice Swanepoel (L) and designer Olivier Theyskens attends the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Actress Gabourey Sidibe attends the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Actress Gabourey Sidibe attends the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Musicians Mia Moretti (L) and Caitlin Moe attend the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Musicians Mia Moretti (L) and Caitlin Moe attend the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Ireland Baldwin poses with Dean Caten and Dan Caten of Dsquared2 at the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Ireland Baldwin poses with Dean Caten and Dan Caten of Dsquared2 at the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Designer Thom Browne attends the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Designer Thom Browne attends the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Leigh Lezark attends the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Leigh Lezark attends the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Model Izabel Goulart attends the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Model Izabel Goulart attends the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Actress Liza Minnelli (R) and guest attend the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Actress Liza Minnelli (R) and guest attend the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Models Lindsey Wixson (L) and Eniko Mihalik attend the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) less

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Model Kiara Kabukuru attends the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Model Kiara Kabukuru attends the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Samantha Gradoville attends the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Samantha Gradoville attends the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Actress Katharina Damm attends the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Actress Katharina Damm attends the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Actress Katharina Damm attends the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Actress Katharina Damm attends the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Actor Omar Sharif Jr.attends the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Actor Omar Sharif Jr.attends the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Model Barbara Fialho attends the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Model Barbara Fialho attends the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Model Kaila Hart attends the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Model Kaila Hart attends the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Singer Carly Rae Jepsen (L) and actress Uma Thurman attend the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Singer Carly Rae Jepsen (L) and actress Uma Thurman attend the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Stylist Patrick McDonald attends the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Stylist Patrick McDonald attends the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Model Iman attends the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Model Iman attends the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Quin Aluni and Designer Italo Zucchelli attend the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) less

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Quin Aluni and Designer Italo Zucchelli attend the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Sophia Lamar attends the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Sophia Lamar attends the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Phil Winser and Dree Hemingway attend the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Phil Winser and Dree Hemingway attend the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

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Jennifer Lopez and Alan Cumming were the toast of the 2013 amfAR Inspirational Gala on Thursday when they were feted for their tireless philanthropy efforts.

Guests including Uma Thurman and Liza Minnelli gathered to salute the pair at The Plaza hotel in New York, where they were treated to a performance by Carly Rae Jepsen.

Vogue magazine contributing editor Andre Leon Talley was on hand to present Lopez with the Humanitarian Award in recognition of her work with the amfAR organisation, the United Nations Children’s Fund, and her own Lopez Family Foundation, while Scottish actor Cumming received the Award of Courage from his close pal Minnelli for his continued work to promote public health and AIDS research.

Fashion designer Valentino Garavani was also celebrated at the bash, although he was unable to attend, leaving supermodel Iman to collect the Award of Inspiration on his behalf.

The gala raised funds for The Foundation for AIDS Research, with tickets priced at $1,200 each.